Benjamin Franklin Wallace 1885–1936
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Wallace in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Benjamin Wallace 1885–1936
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1885, Benjamin Franklin Wallace entered the world in Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA, born to william franklin wallace and esther c dement. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Wallace resided in Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA. Benjamin Franklin Wallace married elizabeth bessie cunningham, and had children including bernice wallace. Benjamin Franklin Wallace passed away in 1936 in California, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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3City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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5Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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6Census Iowa, State Census Collection
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7Marriage Records Iowa, Marriage Records
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8Death Records Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
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9Marriage Records South Dakota, Marriages
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10Record California, Death Index, 1905-1939
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Wallace
This ancestor line traces from NY. (1790) to Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA (1885) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Wallace (1885–1936) was born in Larchwood, Lyon, Iowa, USA and died in California, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Related Records
Benjamin Wallace's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record